How UG2 Again Sets Itself Apart in Facility Services
When we learned that this year’s International Women’s Day theme is “Inspiring Inclusion,” we couldn’t help but think that the people of UG2 are a vivid reflection of that idea. We take great pride in the fact that, although we work in a male-dominated industry, UG2 has women leading our success across the country and at every level of the organization—women who represent a rich diversity of backgrounds, ethnicities, experiences, and perspectives.
This is indeed not a product of luck, but a testament to intentional planning, decision-making, and the pursuit of shaping a better future. But the people who are most responsible for fostering our culturally diverse communities are the very women we are celebrating. We benefit as an organization from their efforts to pave the way for one another, upholding values of mutual support, mentorship, and advocacy. Their efforts to uplift each other not only strengthen the organization but also create an environment where everyone can flourish.
As in every aspect of life today, the women of our organization often step up as leaders in less visible ways. Sometimes that leadership looks like refusing to shy away from asking hard questions and challenging the status quo. Other times it means calling out team members’ extraordinary contributions and making sure their tremendous efforts are acknowledged. Other times it means pointing out ways our organization can live our values through charitable support to organizations doing work close to their hearts. It’s a reminder that leadership comes in many forms and that every action, no matter how small, can have a significant impact.
Of course, the best way to express all that they represent is in their own words. In that spirit, as we celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we are sharing some of the responses we received from some of our exceptional women of UG2: